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36 total credit hours away from more earning potential!

With 21 elective credits, our Master's in Economics program allows students to select two concentrations (for example) to maximize their career potential without extending beyond 36 credit hours.
Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to earn at least one concentration.

Core Courses (12-15 credit hours)

Course Number Course Title
ECON 8290 Research Methods in Economics and Business
ECON 8306* Quantitative Applications in Economics and Business
ECON 8220 Seminar in Macro Theory
ECON 8200 Seminar in Micro Theory
ECON 8300 Econometrics
*Not required for students demonstrating satisfactory math skills. Three additional hours of elective courses is required if this course is not taken.

Approved Electives and Concentrations (21-24 credit hours)

Graduate Electives Dual-Level Electives Concentrations

Electives will be selected in consultation with the Graduate Program Chair and Advisor.

Note: All students must pass a comprehensive exit exam.

For additional details contact:

Dr. Catherine Co | Mammel Hall 332R | 402.554.2805 | cco@unomaha.edu
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Mark Carney - Manager, Business Insights, Long-Term Forecasting

"The economics graduate program gave me an opportunity to hone in my analytical skills and gave me technical skills to put them to use... Because of that experience, I have been able to solve more complicated problems at work including being tasked to overhaul our current forecasting methodology."

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